HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Police Chief John Pelletier responded to the lawsuit that links him to crimes involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Since the allegations arose, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and Hawaii’s police union called for Pelletier to be placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.
The nearly 90-page lawsuit alleges Pelletier served as muscle for Combs in California before leaving and becoming chief of police for Maui County.
In a statement, Pelletier called the claims baseless, saying he has never been to the locations where the alleged incidents took place and has documented proof showing he was in Las Vegas on those dates.
He also disputed an image used in the lawsuit, citing the image was a screenshot from a Super Bowl video in Minnesota, a place he has never been.
I am deeply disappointed by the rush to judgment and the calls for me to be placed on leave within hours of a baseless civil accusation—one for which I have yet to be formally served. This was done without allowing me to present documented proof of my whereabouts on the dates of these alleged incidents—evidence that categorically disproves these claims.
John Pelletier, MPD Police Chief
Pelletier added he remains fully committed to the Maui County officers, staff and residents, showing appreciation for those who understand his character, dedication to his family and lifelong commitment to the profession.
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“I will continue to focus on serving this community and leading the Maui Police Department with the honor and integrity it deserves.”